Fortinet FortiSwitch 424E-POE

Overview:

The Fortinet FortiSwitch-424E-POE is a Layer 2/3 POE+ switch compatible with FortiGate controllers, featuring 24 Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 ports and 4 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ uplinks, with an automatic maximum 250W POE output limit, designed for efficient and powerful POE device support.

• POE+ Enabled: 24 GE RJ45 ports with a 250W total POE capacity, suitable for powering VoIP phones, cameras, and wireless APs.
• High-Speed Uplinks: 4 10 GE SFP+ slots enhance backbone connectivity and ensure high-speed access to network resources.
• Automatic POE Management: Smart POE allocation maximizes efficiency and protects connected devices.
• Layer 2/3 Features: Robust routing and switching capabilities facilitate complex and dynamic network configurations.
• FortiGate Compatibility: Integrates seamlessly with FortiGate systems for streamlined management and enhanced security.

FortiSwitch Secure Access Switches

The FortiSwitch Secure Access Family delivers outstanding security, performance, and manageability. Secure, simple, and scalable, FortiSwitch is the right choice for threat-conscious businesses of all sizes. Tightly integrated into the Fortinet Security Fabric via FortiLink, FortiSwitch can be managed directly from the familiar FortiGate interface. This single pane of glass management provides complete visibility and control of users and devices on the network regardless of how they connect. This makes the FortiSwitch ideal for SD-Branch deployments with applications that range from desktop to data center aggregation, enabling businesses to converge their security and network access.

Security Fabric Integration through FortiLink

FortiLink is an innovative proprietary management protocol that allows our FortiGate Next Generation Firewall to seamlessly manage any FortiSwitch. FortiLink enables the FortiSwitch to become a logical extension of the FortiGate, integrating it directly into the Fortinet Security Fabric. This management option reduces complexity and decreases management costs as network security and access layer functions are enabled and managed through a single console. FortiLink integration enables centralized policy management, including role-based access and control, making it easy to implement and manage. This control and manageability make FortiSwitch ideal for SD-Branch deployments.

Highlights

• Designed for installations from desktops to wiring closets
• Ideal for SD-Branch deployments
• Centralized security and access management from FortiGate interfaces with FortiLink
• Optimal for converged network environments; enabling voice, data, and wireless traffic to be delivered across a single network
• Supports non-FortiLink deployments through onboard GUI, API, or command line configuration
• Up to 48 ports in a compact 1 RU form factor
• Stackable up to 300 switches per FortiGate, depending on model
• Supports Wire-speed switching and Store and Forward forwarding mode